Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients and residents in hospital or community settings.
Follow unit and program philosophies, competency guidelines, policies, and professional nursing standards.
Organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and community agency representatives.
Support continuous improvement of patient and staff safety
Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700 - 1900 / 1900 - 0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.73 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 52.25 Planned Start Date Sep. 14 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Oct. 23 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Up to two years of recent related experience, depending on the clinical setting.
Specialty unit positions require area-specific specialty certification.
Heart Health nurse positions require demonstrated arrhythmia interpretation ability and a minimum score of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in British Columbia are typically competitive across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, especially where recent clinical experience and unit-specific certification are required. Candidates often stand out by matching their BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, recent related experience, and any specialty credentials to the posting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and save time comparing the original job description.